Jose Luis Bustamante y Rivero

ModernPoliticianPeru1894 — 1989

Peruvian president overthrown by Odria.

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Quick Facts

Born

1894

Died

1989

Country

Peru

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score45.2

Jose Luis Bustamante y Rivero — Complete Timeline

1945 AD

Elected President of PeruPolitical Action◆ Major

Bustamante y Rivero won the 1945 presidential election as the candidate of the National Democratic Front, a coalition that included the reformist APRA party. His victory marked a return to civilian rule after years of military government.

ElectionCivilian Rule

Impact: nationalconstructive

1948 AD

Overthrown by Manuel OdriaPolitical Action

General Manuel Odria led a military coup that overthrew President Bustamante y Rivero. The coup was triggered by Bustamante's inability to control inflation and his conflict with the APRA party, which led to a naval mutiny and political crisis.

CoupOverthrowMilitary

Impact: nationaldestructive

Exiled to ArgentinaPolitical Action

After being overthrown, Bustamante y Rivero was exiled to Argentina. He lived there for several years, writing and reflecting on his presidency and the state of Peruvian democracy.

ExilePersonal

Impact: nationaltragic

1967 AD

Served as President of the International Court of JusticePolitical Action◆ Major

Bustamante y Rivero was elected President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. He served in this role until 1970, presiding over several important international disputes and contributing to the development of international law.

International LawICJDiplomacy

Impact: globalconstructive